Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Isaac Sheaffer 1835

Name/Title

Pennsylvania coverlet; tied half doublecloth; Isaac Sheaffer 1835

Entry/Object ID

CDP 25.3.KBRW625

Description

Green, red, navy, and natural figured tied half doublecloth coverlet with border on three sides and self-fringe on two sides. Two joined panels. Woven by Isaac Sheaffer in Rabbit Hill, Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania in 1835.

Collection

Kitty Bell and Ron Walter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Sheaffer, Isaac

Role

Weaver

Date made

1835

Place

Village

Rabbit Hill

Township

Warwick Township

County

Lancaster County

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Cornerblock inscription

Location

LL LR

Transcription

ISAAC / SHEAF / FER+R+H / W+T+L+ / C+1835

Language

English

Color

Red, Green, Navy, Natural